Not All Stories Begin ONCE UPON A TIME

July 21 though August 11, 2007
Location: CHEMERS GALLERY
Opening Reception Saturday July 21, 2007 from 5pm-8pm
Sponsored by the
Society of Children's Book Writers & Illustrators - Los Angeles

The Westide Illustrators is a dynamic and talented group of artists formed under the auspices of the SCBWI-LA. Their purpose is to build a community of emerging and established local illustrators all working toward the same goal: success a s children's book illustrators.

For "Not All Stories Begin Once Upon a Time," eighteen artists were asked to illustrate one or two lines from classic children's books. Like all good stories, this one has a twist: the illustrators were not given the titles of the books, nor were they told what the books were about. The results are worlds built from words; visual stories created solely from the imaginations of the artists. Using a variety of media and techniques, these members of the Westside Illustrators have transcended literal illustration to celebrate the art of storytelling for children.

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Participating Artists:

Robin Angelides * Cathy June Arneson * Suzy Engelman Block
Anthea Brown * Joan Charles * Steven Corvelo
Linda Everhart * Christina Forshay * Marci Hersel
Imelda Hinojosa * Sharon Kroner * Laura Lacamara
Tanya Maiboroda * Irina Mirskaya * Mara Price
Jane Smith * Cindy Whitlock * Carlynn Whitt

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CHEMERS GALLERY
17300 17th Street, Tustin, CA 92780 * 714 731-5432
M-F 10am-6pm * Sat 10am-5pm * Sun by Appointment Only

Society of Children's Book Writers and Illustrators
www.scbwi.org

All images copyright 2007

TACFA Student Art Show

The Tustin Area Council of Fine Arts has hosted it's 17th Annual Student Art Show. Art from many talented local High School Students was exhibited at the Tustin Senior Center Art Gallery. Participating High Schools were Bechman
HS, Foothill HS, Hillview HS, Tustin HS.

"Self-Portrait"
by Emily Lee 12th grade
Beckman High School
Instructor: Mrs. Akashi
2nd Place, Two Dimensional Art

Awards were given in the categories of Two Dimensional Art, Photography, Digital Photography, Digital Graphics, Sculpture and 3 Dimensional and Best of Show. Congratulations to all the talented young artists. The purpose of TACFA is to develop, showcase and support the arts within the greater Tustin Area. Find out more about TACFA at their website. www.tacfa.org

If you didn't get a chance to see the exhibit, many of the award winning pieces of art are hanging at CHEMERS GALLERY, now through Friday June 1st. Hours this week are 10a-6p, Tuesday through Friday. CHEMERS GALLERY will be closed this Sunday and Monday for the holiday.

The Philharmonic Society HOUSE OF DESIGN

The Philharmonic House of Design is open to visitors now through May 20th. Find out how to get tickets at Philharmonic Society House of Design.

Paintings by plein air artist, Jim Wodark were featured in the elegant and serene master bedroom suite designed by Wendy Miller of WAM Interior Designs. www.WAMInteriorDesign.com




You can see more of Jim Wodark's art and other plein air art at
Chemers Gallery Art Search

Also, Jennifer Bush wrote great article about the design house at Orange County Register, Philharmonic House of Design.com